Ebo Jager heaters?

[spmnarciso]

Ebo Jager heaters state that they are fully submersible on one website, and then on another site, state that they are only submersible up to the water line. Which one is it? Has anyone ever laid them flat in their sump with any problems or do I have to lay them upright?

 

[nas19320]

I think it depends on where the Ebo is sold. I remember reading something about the UL code outside of the U.S. does not allow a heater to be fully submersible, something like that. I'm pretty sure they are all the same and can be fully submersed.

 

[wildmike]

I have mine on its side and have never had a problem with it. I have always had mine underwater WAY past the line on them. I used them in fresh water that way and now in my sump. I have had the same heaters for 8 or more years the last 2 in my SW tank. Just my .02
Mike
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[saltaddict]

I have mine side mounted horizontally fully submersed in my sump which holds about 9" of water. My fear was as my sump can drop 1 or 2 incehs with evaporation it was better to have it in sideways under water than to have too much exposed to just air. SO far no problems.

 

[squidd]

Originally posted by spmnarciso
Ebo Jager heaters state that they are fully submersible on one website...
and then on another site state that they are only submersible up to the water line....
I think alot of "confusion" comes from that "line"...
On mine it states "MINIMUM water level" meaning it HAS to be submersed "at least" that deep to keep from overheating and cracking/shattering...
Which in no way negates that it can be "fully" submerged...
I run all mine "fully submerged" so I know I'm "at least" past the "Minimum" line...
Now...if there are heaters that state "MAXIMUM" water depth...that would be a different story...
But none of the ones I've seen/purchased said that...

 

[spmnarciso]

Thanks...I called the manufacturer and they stated that they put that water line mark to meet UL standards in the US and they are fully submersible.